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Home Study and Vax started by Marcimama (1/10/11 at 3:41pm)	Whenever I am asked (including on my homestudy stuff) if... 1/13/11 at 4:10pm by ariahsmum	6	323
Started Mapp class tonight - and connected with a birthmom started by onemorecook (1/3/11 at 7:12pm)	Wonderful! I just subscribed to your blog after reading... 1/11/11 at 12:45pm by Grace and...	2	413
Looking for fostering advice and maybe a lil bit of venting... started by mommaluv321 (1/8/11 at 8:03am)	Thanks for the input, I've been doing some hard thinking... 1/11/11 at 11:19am by mommaluv321	4	496
Methadone Exposure started by wannabemom2 (12/23/10 at 5:17am)	It is hard. After two weeks of no contact with a mom that was... 1/10/11 at 8:49am by christophersmom	12	1,042
Respite Care started by christophersmom (10/12/10 at 9:34pm)	I think this was it. He was placed with foster mom at 8 weeks... 1/10/11 at 8:40am by christophersmom	9	938
International Adoption - Where to Start??? started by sk8boarder15 (1/6/11 at 3:13pm)	:) Our babies are only two days apart. :) They sure are... 1/9/11 at 8:18pm by RedOakMomma	18	610
If you are fostering, how do your other children deal with the uncertainty? started by sparklett (11/22/10 at 4:58pm)	Oh how well put. Your poetry about doing it again in a heart... 1/9/11 at 5:00pm by alwayslearning66	12	866
I hope this month goes by fast. started by sagewinna (1/6/11 at 9:17pm)	Best of luck mama! 1/7/11 at 12:09pm by Momsteader	2	167
how did you know to adopt?? started by newbiemama09 (12/29/10 at 9:35am)	i agree about the safety issue. that's my main concern. and... 1/5/11 at 7:34am by newbiemama09	7	442
Adoption Ornaments started by christophersmom (12/21/10 at 6:06pm)	We have two ornaments on our tree in memory of our children... 12/30/10 at 7:45pm by azedazobollis	4	311
New to Adoption started by leilamom (12/19/10 at 10:53am)	I can give you my perspective: You are correct; there is no... 12/29/10 at 7:50am by Diane B	15	561
Entering into an adventure started by NeivaKai (12/26/10 at 11:36pm)	I will try to write more later, but I just wanted to offer a... 12/28/10 at 7:13pm by pumpkingirl71	2	361
Our journey ends tomorrow morning. started by Thandiwe (12/5/10 at 8:43pm) 1 2	I just read your heartbreaking account of the morning you had... 12/22/10 at 8:22am by LROM	31	2,430
Almost "Paper-Ready" ! started by Whistler (12/9/10 at 10:08am)	Aww, thanks! Yes, he has gotten big and is into EVERYTHING! ... 12/21/10 at 2:04pm by Whistler	3	242
we're on our way to U~!!! started by tiffani (10/18/10 at 3:36pm) 1 2 3	Sorry to crash your thread, but i wanted to say... 12/21/10 at 12:32pm by justKate	49	3,412
I'm broken tonight. Just need some hugs and encouragement from bt/dt. started by Thandiwe (12/14/10 at 9:46pm)	Tiffani, thank you for your kind words. That does bring me... 12/20/10 at 9:08am by Thandiwe	14	1,022
Uh... OMG started by BeckC (12/10/10 at 2:55pm) 1 2 3	Thinking of you. We had a mom that had wanted us to adopt and... 12/20/10 at 7:39am by christophersmom	40	3,320
FASD Support Group, Anyone? (cross posted in Special Needs) started by Materfamilias (12/4/10 at 3:09pm)	Thanks! I have been reading QUITE a lot and there are some... 12/17/10 at 4:23pm by Materfamilias	2	289
Proactively Responding to Comments or Concerns started by Marcimama (12/17/10 at 11:50am)	So, we are officially announcing we are adopting in January.... 12/17/10 at 11:50am by Marcimama	0	195
China Special Needs Program started by AllyRae (12/10/10 at 5:31pm)	That was all very helpful, thank you!!!! We are kind of at... 12/16/10 at 7:01pm by AllyRae	7	463
Gifting? started by VisionaryMom (12/11/10 at 1:06pm)	Yes I would want gifts. In fact, our family has given our... 12/16/10 at 6:49pm by marsupial-mom	4	365
How long did your adoption journey take? started by Funny Face (7/21/09 at 5:28pm) 1 2	Started paperwork and training May 2009. Became licensed... 12/16/10 at 5:16pm by marsupial-mom	25	1,573
Uganda Fams? started by Marcimama (9/18/10 at 5:28pm)	sbrinton, your agency sounds great, hope they are able to... 12/16/10 at 1:22am by tiffani	8	843
An Alternative to the "Belly Thread"... started by Marcimama (12/15/10 at 2:49pm)	Yes... some of you might need the jumbo verson of the beach... 12/15/10 at 8:12pm by Marcimama	3	277
Taking Step One started by phathui5 (10/26/10 at 4:35pm)	I did get a call from the "Homefinder" lady last week. She... 12/15/10 at 6:41am by phathui5	18	679
Separation difficulties and the adopted child started by bartleby (12/6/10 at 12:03pm)	BG: I have three boys; my oldest is bio and my younger two... 12/14/10 at 6:36am by queencarr	13	601
Adoptive breastfeeding and Newman-Goldfarb Protocals started by Alvenchrst (12/13/10 at 9:48am)	Check out http://www.asklenore.com or possibly it is now... 12/13/10 at 9:10pm by SundayCrepes	1	308
adoptive nursing and HIV started by LessTraveledBy (12/12/10 at 5:51am)	I have read about nursing adopted children... and about... 12/12/10 at 5:51am by LessTraveledBy	0	237
We're almost complete! started by tumblewieds (12/7/10 at 6:04am)	Congratulations! Enjoy your trip and keep us updated. 12/9/10 at 11:17pm by kathteach	1	194
My "New" Daughter: Our Adoption Journey started by Polliwog (11/18/10 at 8:42am) 1 2	Thanks! 12/7/10 at 3:55pm by Polliwog	27	1,458
Adopting a Toddler started by mkmoro311 (11/22/10 at 2:01pm)	I went into it thinking toddler to four year old since we... 12/2/10 at 1:25pm by christophersmom	5	704
# of responses from newspaper ads? started by ChristyMarie (11/30/10 at 6:12am)	On Aug 5, 2008 I sent letters to 112 obstetricians around our... 11/30/10 at 8:34pm by SundayCrepes	3	404
I just need to vent for a sec. Thanks. started by Whistler (11/9/10 at 2:45am)	Okay, three different questions here. 1. Matching. We are... 11/30/10 at 3:03pm by Whistler	14	906
Stepping Away started by BeckC (11/12/10 at 6:07am)	Beck, hugs and I'm here if you ever need to talk. 11/29/10 at 6:19pm by Whistler	10	730
Depression and adoption started by BeautyforAshes (11/21/10 at 1:07pm)	The rules changed in 2007 and now you have to be off any... 11/27/10 at 7:55am by Spock	4	480
Open letter to close family and friends? started by nicolelynn (11/14/10 at 4:39pm)	I wish I had thought to do a letter...back when... I think... 11/20/10 at 8:54pm by Sierra	9	708
Foster Care started by ciles (11/17/10 at 9:09am)	They did check our credit. They also needed income... 11/20/10 at 1:07pm by MissinNYC	8	450
Wednesday is our court date! started by simplified (11/14/10 at 10:08pm)	Congratulations! How awesome! 11/19/10 at 4:11pm by Thandiwe	6	356
I don't know what will happen with our adoption now. Update :( started by sagewinna (10/16/10 at 6:58am) 1 2	I am so sorry for your loss. 11/18/10 at 9:57am by WifeMomChiro	23	2,337
So sad started by sbrinton (11/11/10 at 2:04pm)	I am so sorry 11/18/10 at 7:28am by Dr.Worm	17	1,005
American Adoptions Agency? started by WifeMomChiro (10/23/10 at 12:50pm)	I know it seems nice to use an agency that is close, but... 11/17/10 at 1:31pm by rebyell	4	853
Oops, duplicate post. started by simplified (11/14/10 at 10:07pm)	(no title) 11/14/10 at 10:07pm by simplified	0	106
Teenagers/young adult and state help? started by kibba (11/8/10 at 10:46pm)	It was indeed passed. I work in foster care and while the... 11/13/10 at 6:33pm by bella99	6	386
Unschooled, unscreened, undiagnosed started by habuchaparty (10/28/10 at 10:53am)	Just lurking in here, but your post caught my eye. Just my 2... 11/11/10 at 1:16pm by flightgoddess	11	1,401
Bits and Pieces: Highs and Lows started by Polliwog (11/1/10 at 12:04pm)	Thanks for sharing. We'll REALLY celebrate with you when it's... 11/9/10 at 2:48am by Whistler	5	636
So frustrated with the system! started by jillybeans (11/8/10 at 7:25pm)	Unless the bio-mom had explicitly removed consent for the... 11/8/10 at 10:51pm by bella99	5	360
WWYD, eco dilema related to state provided services. started by natashaccat (10/30/10 at 3:54am)	Quote: Originally Posted by tumblewieds I appreciate the... 11/7/10 at 10:35pm by Polliwog	19	1,133
HIV+ Adoption started by sbrinton (9/10/10 at 12:51am)	We are in the same boat, looking to be open to HIV+. Much of... 11/1/10 at 10:35pm by Alvenchrst	18	1,950
We just got our first birthparent call!?!??!?!? started by ChristyMarie (11/1/10 at 12:54am)	That's terrible! Don't let it get you down. 11/1/10 at 10:25pm by carol7906	8	838
I just want to cry. :( started by krisnic (10/29/10 at 1:51pm)	Thank you for the replies. I very much avoided the neighbors... 11/1/10 at 1:12pm by krisnic	4	948